Patient's question:
Now it's the third day of birth, with six fingers on the right hand (one extra thumb). Can you do the cutting surgery there? What is the best time for it?Doctor's answer:
If polydactyly affects the normal development of fingers, surgery should be performed as early as possible. However, since the child is too young, the risk of anesthesia during surgery is too high. Therefore, it is usually performed around the age of one for safety. If it does not affect the normal development of fingers, the surgery can be delayed. It is generally recommended to have the surgery before the child starts school.The child is threatened by neonatal diseases, so the family must take the child to the hospital immediately for treatment to avoid various misunderstandings. Timely symptomatic treatment is essential. For parents, it is important to observe changes in the child's symptoms and do their best to help the child receive timely treatment for the disease.